Pap milkcap is recognized by its distinctive convex to flat cap with a slight depression, often displaying a warm orange hue with zones of darker coloring. The gills underneath the cap are creamy white but may stain yellow when damaged. Upon cutting, pap milkcap emits a creamy or milky sap. Typically found in coniferous forests, pap milkcap grows solitarily or in groups during late summer and autumn.
Cap Diameter:
2.5 - 6 cm
Odor:
Coconut-chicory scent with occasional anise hints.
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Attributes of Pap milkcap
Cap Diameter
2.5 - 6 cm
Height
3 - 7 cm
Cap
Cap 2.5 - 6 cm across; convex to flat; brownish, vinaceous-grey to hazel; surface with fibrous scales
Cap Shape
Depressed, Central Bump
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnate to shortly decurrent; crowded; rosy buff, orange tinge
Stem
Stem 3 - 7 cm long, 5 - 10 mm thick; whitish, pale cinnamon-brown
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Flesh
Whitish to buff
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Cream
Odor
Coconut-chicory scent with occasional anise hints.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
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Is Pap milkcap Toxic?
Pap milkcap is a mushroom species often found in forests during autumn. Noteworthy for its unique morphological features, it's potentially harmful when ingested. Symptoms often start with gastrointestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting, and cramps, and can escalate to complications like vision problems and potential organ damage. Not recommended for general consumption due to these toxicity issues.
Toxins type
Terpenoid
Type of poisoning
Gastrointestinal
Toxic Severity
Moderate toxicity
Incubation Period
0.5-4 hours
Poisoning Symptoms
Common symptoms include gastrointestinal distress, characterized by nausea, vomiting, cramps, and diarrhea.
In more severe cases, poisoning can lead to issues beyond the digestive system, such as vision problems, movement disorders like tremors or ataxia, and potential damage to vital organs like the liver and kidneys.
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